Chrispine Obala (KE)

Chrispine Obala is a music publisher at a leading publishing and copyright administration company based in Nairobi, Kenya, Sol Generation Publishing Limited. Under his leadership, the company has become a cornerstone of East Africa’s music industry, specializing in music publishing, catalogue and metadata management, digital distribution, and rights administration.

Sol Generation Publishing represents a growing roster of over 75 songwriters and performers, 40 recording artists, and 5 independent record labels. The company proudly works with some of Kenya’s most celebrated musical talents, including Sauti Sol, Bien, Fathermoh, Coster Ojwang, Mordecai Dex, Savara, Chimano, Fancy Fingers, Bensoul, Wadagliz, Hood Boyz, Charisma, and Watendawili—artists who are shaping the sound of modern African music.

Beyond publishing, Chrispine is also an accomplished event curator and the Director of Summer Vibes Nairobi, a bi-annual electronic music festival held in the heart of Kenya’s capital. The event has become a staple in Nairobi’s cultural calendar, bridging local talent with global sounds in a vibrant, city-centered experience.

With a passion for artist development, music rights, and creative entrepreneurship, Chrispine Obala continues to champion the growth and global recognition of Kenyan and African music.